St. Patrick’s Day is a fun, mid-March holiday that inspires learning about folktales and history, writing stories about magical creatures or lucky finds,…
For years, school community life has been spoken about in almost sentimental terms – the sausage sizzle, the fete, the canteen roster –…
By Feon Chau I am an international educator currently based in Taiwan, but I’ve had many roles in the education space throughout the…
Help students build confidence with poetry using this free diamante poem bundle. These printables walk students through the seven-line structure of a diamante…
From Compliance to Companion: How One District Built an AI Culture That Puts Students First – YouTube Watch On You can watch this…
In today’s classrooms, students have immediate access to apps and on-demand information – but does access to tools equal understanding? Many teachers wouldn’t…
Developing stronger bonds between K–12 and higher education systems is a longstanding recommendation for educational reform; yet these relationships are often underutilized (Darling-Hammond, 2010; Kirst & Venezia,…
A moderated dialogue on multilingual literacy, language development, and the science of reading AbstractAs states and districts increasingly adopt policies aligned with the…
If you haven’t already had a late February break from the classroom, then you’re probably chomping at the bit to relish in the…
In recognition of NAIDOC Week 2024, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) highlights its efforts to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into its bushfire…
Once again, summer went by in a flash, and here you are, ready to head back to school once again. With the start…
Dear We Are Teachers, I’ll be a first-year teacher (hopefully) this year, but the job hunt is getting a little desperate. I’m not…
According to a report last month in China Daily, “The surge in demand for Chinese lessons in Russia reflects the nation’s shift toward…
At the start of every school year, we all want to begin building a positive classroom community that highlights empathy and understanding. Using…
Lesson planning takes a lot of work, but it makes life a lot easier once you get things organized. If you’re not sure…
Experienced teachers know that a good classroom is more about a back-and-forth, give-and-take model than just “teacher talks, students listen.” Students are most…
Icebreakers are helpful for starting a meeting in a way that’s not, well, bland. The right icebreaker questions get adults talking, build rapport,…
It’s that time of year—while you might not be ready to think about back-to-school, retailers are offering big discounts on school and classroom…
When I started teaching, like most new teachers, I was determined to do a good job. And again, like most new teachers, I…